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Popular places to visit
Muro Alto Beach
Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Merepe Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Calhetas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?
Paiva Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paiva Beach during your travels in Recife?
USA Consulate
USA Consulate is just one of the places to see in Recife, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Ponta de Serrambi Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ponta de Serrambi Beach during your travels in Ipojuca? Discover the area's coral reefs and countryside.
Areas of Recife
Porto de Galinhas
Travellers like the seafood restaurants in Porto de Galinhas, and Porto de Galinhas Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Boa Viagem
Visitors often come to Boa Viagem for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Praça Boa Viagem and Santos Dumont Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Airport Station.
Ipojuca Centro
If you're spending some time in Ipojuca Centro, Porto de Galinhas Beach and Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools are top sights worth seeing.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Gaibu
Travellers like the beaches in Gaibu, and Gaibu Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Pina
Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.
- Muro Alto Beach
- Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools
- Ponta de Serrambi Beach
- Cupe Beach
- Maracaipe Point
- Merepe Beach
- Paiva Beach
- Suape Port
- Praca de Casa Forte
- Barra de Jangada Beach
- Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho
- Estádio José do Rego Maciel
- Pina Beach
- Candeias Beach
- Universidade Católica de Pernambuco
- Shopping Tacaruna
- Praça Rio Branco
- Suape Beach
- Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic Place
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